We never knew falafel could be cool. Now, at a new lounge in Scarsdale, we’ve found that not only is it cool, it can go upscale. And it pairs pretty great with wine, too.

The owner of Taiim Falafel Shack in Hastings-on-Hudson, Zamir Iosepovici, the guy responsible for introducing farm-to-table falafel and hummus for hipsters, recently opened Taiim Cellar, a Middle Eastern wine bar, in Scarsdale.

His famous falafel is on the menu, but so are a selection of hard-to-come-by wines from Israel, Lebanon, Morocco, Greece and Portugal.

You’ll feel transported the moment you enter. And those who remember that the space formerly housed Vaccaro’s Shoe Repair for nearly 80 years will be amazed.

Moroccan fixtures, in alternating globe and teardrop shapes, hang from the ceiling in varying heights, casting soft light. Behind the bar, features shaped like onion domes, backlit in gold, add to the ambiance. Banquettes and comfortable, plush brown ottomans can be moved around the room to accommodate parties and wine tastings, and Iosepovici and his partners Erion Hasko and Altin Sinani hope to invite their Scarsdale neighbor Zachys Wine & Liquor to offer them in the future.

The vegetarian menu pairs well with any drink, and some of the choices — such as cauliflower roasted portobello mushroom and butternut squash — will satisfy even the most devout carnivore.

As for hummus, Taiim has no fewer than 11 creative variations on the classic chickpea and tahini version, including preserved lemon, roasted garlic and tomato, edamame and, interestingly, truffle oil.

Cheese platters include classics from France and Spain as well as halloumi, a goat and sheep’s milk from Cyprus, and labneh, a Lebanese strained yogurt cheese.

Salads and side dishes, such as tabbuleh, fattoush and babaganouj, all served with pita, can provide a perfect little bite as you sip your wine or cocktail.

And of course, there’s falafel, which, in this terrific new setting, is both cool and upscale.